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Caulk’s Field Monument
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By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Caulk’s Field Monument Marker | | |
Inscription. The British commanded by Sir Peter Parker, Baronet and the Americans commanded by Col. Philip Reed met in engagement on this field Aug. 31st 1814. The British were defeated and Sir Peter Parker killed.
Erected A. D. 1902 by Marylanders to commemorate the patriotism and fortitude of the victor and vanquished.
Erected 1902 by Marylanders to commemorate the patriotism and fortitude of the victor and vanquished.
Location. 39° 12.366′ N, 76° 11.883′ W. Marker is in Fairlee, Maryland, in Kent County. Marker is on Caulksfield Road 0.1 miles west of Maryland Route 21, on the right when traveling west. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chestertown MD 21620, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Battle of Caulk’s Field (approx. 0.7 miles away); Tolchester Beach Amusement Park (approx. 2.3 miles away); Bass Propagation Lake (approx. 2.4 miles away); Martin Wagner (approx. 3.8 miles away); Captain Lambert Wickes (approx. 5.1 miles away); Stanley B. Vansant Memorial (approx. 5.1 miles away); Rock Hall (approx. 5.2 miles away); Rock Hall Landing (approx. 5.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fairlee.
Also see . . . | | | | 
By William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Caulk's Field Monument | | |
1. Caulk's Field House. MD Inventory of Historical Places (Submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
2. The 1902 Dedication Ceremony. (Submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
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By William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007 | |
| | | 3. Caulk's Field Monument | | |
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By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Caulk's House as seen from the Monument | | |
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By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012 | |
| | | 5. Stone slab on the grave of Philip Reed | | This slab in the graveyard of Christ Church UI Episcopal church was placed at the same time (October 1902) and by same committee as the monument. | | |
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By Allen C. Browne, December 28, 2012 | |
| | | 6. Caulk's Field Monument sign at the the corner of Tolchester Road and Caulk's Field Road | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on October 20, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,556 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 10, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
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